2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA11984.0E
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS110-03-2
IUPAC Name2,5-dimethylhexane-2,5-diol
Molecular FormulaC8H18O2
InChI KeyZWNMRZQYWRLGMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)(O)CCC(C)(C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Colorless to white
FormFlakes or pellets or clear liquid as melt
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)84.0-93.0?C
It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of 2.5-Dimethyl-2.5-bis(tertbutyl-peroxy)hexane to produce polyethylene copolymers and polyethylene rubbers. It is also used in the synthesis of six- and seven-membered heterocyclic boron compounds containing intramolecular N-B bond.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of 2.5-Dimethyl-2.5-bis(tertbutyl-peroxy)hexane to produce polyethylene copolymers and polyethylene rubbers. It is also used in the synthesis of six- and seven-membered heterocyclic boron compounds containing intramolecular N-B bond.

Solubility
Soluble in water 20°C 140g/L.

Notes
Store away from acid chloride, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Goyal S, et al. Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of the First Mixed Six-and Seven-Membered Heterocyclic Boron Compounds With Intramolecular N™ B Bond.Main Group Met. Chem.2009,32(2), 55-64.
  2. Török B, et al. Transformation of diols in the presence of heteropoly acids under homogeneous and heterogeneous conditions.J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem.1996,107(1), 305-311.
  3. Meyers Ai and Ritter JJ. Nitriles in Nuclear Heterocyclic Synthesis. II.J. Org. Chem.1958,23(12), 1918-1922.